General Info

The earliest record of it dates from 1699, although its origin maybe earlier. It has been extensively restored several times, most recently in 1979. The oldest inhabited building in the town is believed to be the former maltings at 1 Myddleton Place. The 15th-century building with a courtyard garden was used by the Youth Hostel Association from 1947 to 2010. It is now used for functions. Pevsner described it as: “without doubt, the best medieval house of Saffron Walden”. Other notable early buildings are in Bridge Street, Castle Street and the side streets off the High Street. The High Street contains some late-Georgian and Victorian buildings.

Saffron Walden History

The market was moved from nearby Newport to Saffron Walden during de Mandeville’s tenure, increasing the town’s influence. This Tuesday market was held from 1295. The town’s first charter was granted in about 1300, to what was known then as Chepyng Walden. The town at that time was largely confined to the castle’s outer bailey, but in the 13th century, the Battle or Repel Ditches were built or extended to enclose a larger area to the south. The focus of the town moved southwards to Market Square.

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